Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local authorities are emphasizing the importance of discussions on safe driving with teen drivers, noting that new drivers are significantly more likely to be involved in fatal accidents, particularly due to cell phone distractions. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Yakima County's Homeless Coalition Executive Committee has added new members, including a Yakama Nation representative and two individuals with lived homelessness experience, to enhance the development of a five-year plan addressing homelessness. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Yakima City Council addresses funding and community concerns regarding local pool facilities, including the allocation for maintenance and potential entry fee adjustments. KIMA
- ➤ The Yakima Herald-Republic seeks nominees under 39 years old for its annual feature recognizing young leaders in various fields in the Yakima Valley, with a nomination deadline of February 3, 2025. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 'Lunch & Learn' event on February 5 to discuss business community issues, with speakers including a Post Inspector, but lunch will not be provided. FOX 41
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan A. Hidalgo was sentenced to 20 years for the murder of his stepfather, citing mental health issues and impulsivity as significant factors in his actions. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A state appeals court mandates a new sentencing for Joshua James Glazier, ruling that juvenile convictions were wrongly used in his sentencing for a 2019 murder at Yakima Inn. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Jonathan Hidalgo was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the first-degree murder of his stepfather, Charles Mills, in Yakima, Washington. NonStopLocal
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Winter Barn Painting Session for Adults
Participants will be guided through a painting process while enjoying food and drinks at Mickey's Pub.
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Pirate Themed Running Events - 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
The US Road Running Club Race at Sarg Hubbard Park features multiple race distances including a 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon, all in a community-friendly atmosphere.
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Exciting Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
Explore Yakima's historic Uptown neighborhood through a self-guided scavenger hunt filled with interactive challenges and cultural discoveries.
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Romanticumbia Live Performance in Yakima
Romanticumbia will perform live at El Dos de Oro Yakima, offering an evening of music for attendees.
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